Richard Harrington: AfterEffects Expert Wednesday, January 25 6:30 to 8pm RHED Pixel, Inc. 107 Park Place Falls Church, VA 22046 (Orange Line/East Falls Church) Register Here Almost every animator and editor works with AfterEffects. Join DC expert Rich Harrington as he demos some of his favorite tips and tricks, what he sees coming down the… Read more »

WHAT: Free LED Tape and Wireless DMX Workshop Want to understand how to incorporate LED tape into your shots? Want to control your lights remotely via wireless signal? Join Barbizon Lighting and City Theatrical and learn all about LED tape and Wireless DMX.  This is a free workshop but space is limited so please RSVP using… Read more »

The Weinstein JCC’s annual Israeli Film Festival is dedicated to fostering an understanding of Israeli culture and access to Israel’s young but thriving film industry. The festival features films based upon various considerations such as awards or nominations, timely subject matter and input from the film community. Individual events are listed below. For more info… Read more »

Press Release: Facing Fascism: Time Capsules “Facing Fascism: Time Capsules” is what The Bijou is calling its mini-fest (small festival) of time-honored art-house films to be presented in its screening room at 304 E. Broad St. They will run Thursday through Sunday over two weekends.   The first pair of classics will be presented January… Read more »

Please join the DC Independent Film Festival and Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts on: Saturday February 18, 2017 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT LAW 101 – Intellectual Property and Beyond A macro level discussion about copyright, trademark, fair use, licensing, options, using images/music, WGA registration, releases, film permits, location considerations, and legal considerations… Read more »

You are invited to join the Afrikana Film Festival as they present their second annual, Evening with an Icon! Presented annually during Black History Month, Evening with an Icon celebrates the contributions of cultural icons that have helped to shape the social, political, and artistic landscape. As their film selection this year, they are excited… Read more »

The Richmond International Film & Music Fest is seeking volunteers for its upcoming 2017 festival Feb 27-March 5th.  Some volunteers are needed to help in various areas starting the week of January 23rd (10-15 hours per week) and going through the duration of the fest and other volunteers are needed only during festival week.  … Read more »

The Global Impact Film Festival (GIDC), founded by Emily Aguilar, presented by DCBX, today announces the official dates for their third annual celebration.   This socially-minded film festival will occur August 25 to August 27, 2017 at the Renaissance Marriott in our Nation’s Capital, moments away from infamous monuments and museums; a perfect place for creating a social impact… Read more »

The Virginia Production Alliance is asking for Teasers, Trailers and Shorts filmed here in Virginia in 2016 to show in their screening room at the February 16 Hampton Roads State of the Industry. If you want to submit, please contact Jay Gates at 757-342-6086 or [email protected] for the correct format to submit your project. Cut… Read more »

Please join us for the next VPA – Richmond District meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 featuring a panel discussion with three producers: Heather Waters, Anna Wilding and Kahil Dotay. Networking starts at 6:30 with the program kicking off at 7 p.m. Heather Waters: Heather has worked in several facets of the entertainment industry for more… Read more »

Tomorrow’s Hampton Roads VPA meeting is upon us, with a special screening of In-Lawfully Yours, shot in Virginia! Screenwriter Sean Gaffney will answer questions after the movie. Link to the trailer: http://www.regent.edu/general/landing_pages/in_lawfully_yours/ The January 17th general meeting will be held at Regent Universities Comm Building 1000 Regent University Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. We will… Read more »

INTERFAITH MORAL ACTION ON CLIMATE   With Love, We Will Resist!   Please Join Them for a   Multi-faith, Spiritual Assembly Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his 88th Birthday   Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.   New York Avenue Presbyterian Church 14th St. and NY Ave. NW. Wash., DC One… Read more »

Experience Nat Geo’s Free Family Day   Don’t miss your chance to see award-winning films, visit our amazing museum, and spend a day exploring the world during National Geographic Family Day! Free admission for you and up to five guests to experience our new exhibitions, “@NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos” and “Earth Explorers.” Meet… Read more »

The VPA is hosting the annual Film Day on Capitol Hill – an opportunity to educate lawmakers about the importance of our industry for the state’s economy.  As the only organization in the state representing Virginia’s film and television production community, The VPA has been instrumental in securing critical legislation including film incentives that have been used… Read more »

Showtimes for January 13th , 2017 through January 19th, 2017     Arrival                                                                      Rated PG-13 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Nightly at 7:15pm starting Friday, January 13th NO SHOW Sunday, Monday, or Wednesday, January 15th,16th or 18th — Inferno                                                                     Rated PG-13 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3062096/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Nightly at 9:30pm starting Friday, January 13th PLUS Matinee Saturday, January 14th at 4:30pm NO SHOW Monday,… Read more »

  Join RVA Director Jim Stramel for a screening of his first feature film , The Thrillbillys , starring local artist / musician / singer Wes Freed. Featuring a soundtrack by Drive-By Truckers, Angry Johnny and more. Screened on 16 mm , with door prizes , vintage country music trailers and a cash bar .… Read more »

They’re back! The January 17th general meeting will be held at Regent Universities Comm Building 1000 Regent University Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. They will be in Screening Room A.  Meet and greet starts at 6:30, Meeting starts at 7. It is best to park in the lot on the north side of the building.… Read more »

New Equestrian Workshops for 2017 dates have been announced! Sign up NOW! Spots fill super fast for this popular workshop. Bonus Offer: Participants who are already registered for the Extreme Equestrian Adventure in May can take this workshop as a refresher for only $20! Email [email protected] for how to register at this price. January 28th:… Read more »

Explore new ways women are breaking barriers in the film industry. This program will explore how the internet and advances in technology have changed the landscape of filmmaking, particularly for women. Throughout the program enjoy screenings highlighting the legacy of ground-breaking movements in film such as the “L.A. Rebellion” of the 1960s, and the evolution… Read more »

ScreenCraft is excited to present the Orb Media China-Hollywood Screenwriting Fellowship! In addition to the list of illustrious program advisors below, legendary producer and former Academy President Hawk Koch has also joined the board of advisors. This is the first cross-cultural screenwriting mentorship program to develop writers in both English and Chinese languages. Screenwriters worldwide are… Read more »

Now Accepting Applications for the 2017 Garrett Scott Documentary Development Grant! Accepting applications from first-time documentary filmmakers with works-in-progress. The Garrett Scott Documentary Development Grant funds first-time documentary directors for travel and accommodations to attend the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, April 6-9, 2017. For four days, grant recipients will be given access to films, discussions,… Read more »

What: A new, curated, monthly Fall and Spring series of feature-length and short documentaries hosted by The Documentary Center at the George Washington University (GW). Each screening will be followed by a post-screening Q&A with a noted author, scholar, film critic, film director, or documentary forward-thinker. When: Screenings are held the second Thursday of every… Read more »

January is here already, so that means it is time for the next WIFV/Docs In Progress Doc Roundtable.  This is your chance to talk with filmmaker Brandon Kramer about ethics and making his latest feature, CITY OF TREES.   What: the Documentary Roundtable, a collaboration of WIFV and Docs-in-Progress When: Monday, January 9th, from 6:30-8:30 Where: Interface Media… Read more »

Make-up artist wanted. This is a paid gig. Rate is negotiable. As part of our Inauguration Day live broadcast, we want to transform someone into our President-Elect. The program will tentatively run from 8a-5p with periodic check-ins on the makeover. Ideally, this would be a complete makeover – prosthetics, hair, makeup, the whole nine yards… Read more »